4.9
Moderate

M 4.9 earthquake

35 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands

Location
35 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands
Magnitude
4.9
Depth
58.51 km
Time
26/08/2026, 14:25:41
1 week ago
Coordinates
-11.0426, 165.8087

Live updates

What has changed since this earthquake happened.

  1. Depth and location refined by USGS

    USGS revised this solution, changing the depth from 71.2 km to 58.5 km and epicentre from -11.042, 165.795 to -11.043, 165.809 (moved 1.5 km E).

    Depth
    71.2 km58.5 km
    Epicentre
    -11.042, 165.795-11.043, 165.809(moved 1.5 km E)
  2. M 4.9 earthquake recorded near 35 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands

    A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck near 35 km S of Lata, Solomon Islands at 59 km depth (-11.043, 165.809), reported by USGS.

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